Product Information

Every Mac with a Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect an external display or projector using an adaptor. You can use an external display as your main workspace or to extend your desktop, or you can work in mirrored mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees.

Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adaptor to connect your Mac to a 30-inch display that includes a DVI connector, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display HD, and enjoy the ultimate widescreen canvas with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels.

Tech Specs

Mini DisplayPort

Dual-Link DVI

System Requirements

Mac OS X v.10.5.6 or later

Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt ports

Serious noise / interference problems - as widely reported

1.0 out of 5 stars

I purchased one of these (expensive) adaptors for use with a new MacBook. Unfortunately there is serious interference on black par
I purchased one of these (expensive) adaptors for use with a new MacBook. Unfortunately there is serious interference on black parts of the screen. Many other users have encountered this, so I don't believe my experience is uncommon.
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Serious issue with non Apple displays

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Beware of buying this accessory, if you have a non-Apple 30" display then it will almost certainly cause problems. It is regrettab
Beware of buying this accessory, if you have a non-Apple 30" display then it will almost certainly cause problems. It is regrettable that Apple should put its loyal customers in this position. A 30" monitor is a significant investment, and it may not be viable for people to replace their perfectly good displays with the Apple display so that they can receive reliable performance. My hope is that this is merely a software issue that can hopefully be corrected via a software update.
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beware, doesn't work with a Macbook Pro (late 2008) and any Dell 30" (3007wfp /3007wfp-hc), every so often the infamous 'fuzz of d
beware, doesn't work with a Macbook Pro (late 2008) and any Dell 30" (3007wfp /3007wfp-hc), every so often the infamous 'fuzz of death' appears and your screen will be unreadable, leaving only a re-boot or unpluging/repluging the adpater to bring the screen back, but only for awhile.

check out the forums for details, especially the thread intitled - 'periodic Dual-link display problem with new adapter'.

very poor show from Apple to release a faulty product.
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Written by Steve N from LONDON

Feb 17, 2009

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doesn't work properly with Macbook Pro (late 2008) and Dell 30" monitors

Working well with a 3rd party monitor (Hazro HZ27WC)

5.0 out of 5 stars

I initially had issues with the well known interference (intermittent colour distortion and artefacts etc) which was pretty unusab
I initially had issues with the well known interference (intermittent colour distortion and artefacts etc) which was pretty unusable.
I was using a cheap DVI dual link cable that I had bought 6 years ago. So I bought a startech branded DVI dual link cable (£8) and now I have no issues at all, working perfectly. My monitor is a Hazro HZ27WC, with a late 2013 Macbook Pro 15".

By the way, the same old cable I had works fine when connected to my PC with the same monitor, but doesn't work with the Apple adapter. My guess is that Apple's adapter has different and stricter time constraints on the digital signals perhaps and therefore requires a decent quality cable.

So my advice is, don't listen to the people complaining about the adapter. Just try is with a decent quality DVI cable for yourself. When I say decent quality DVI cable, I don't mean spending £50 on one, you should be able to get one for under £15 online.
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Written by Kalhana C from Sheffield

Aug 2, 2014

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Working well with a 3rd party monitor (Hazro HZ27WC)

Works great

5.0 out of 5 stars

Have this plugged into my Late 2011 Macbook Pro, Hazro HZ27WD 27" 2560x1440 monitor and a powered USB hub. Works flawlessly so far
Have this plugged into my Late 2011 Macbook Pro, Hazro HZ27WD 27" 2560x1440 monitor and a powered USB hub. Works flawlessly so far and I didn't have to configure anything. Shame these kind of adapters are so expensive :(
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Written by James W from New Barnet

Feb 28, 2014

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Works great

Mac Mini to 30" Cinema Display

4.0 out of 5 stars

Needed to replace an old mac with a Mac Mini but wanted to keep my 30" display. Apple realise this predicament and price it rather
Needed to replace an old mac with a Mac Mini but wanted to keep my 30" display. Apple realise this predicament and price it rather extravagantly I feel!
Happy though as this adapter works perfectly and keeps the 2560 x 1600 resolution...4 stars due to the price.
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